[SMM Analysis] Ternary Cathode Material Exports Remain High in Early 2026

China’s total manganese ore imports in January increased 5.14% MoM and 102.98% YoY [SMM Data]

Cooling expectations for an interest rate cut, combined with rising geopolitical safe-haven demand, left copper prices under pressure and fluctuating, while destocking support emerged [SMM Macro Weekly Review]

[SMM Chromium Weekly Review] Steel Tender Prices Rose, and the Market Remained Temporarily Stable

In February, China's total manganese ore imports fell 33.00% MoM and were up 3.24% YoY [SMM Data]